It was a decision he made early and would hold to throughout his career. However, he knew he could only attain his musical vision by maintaining control over his songs and his career. He was also a forceful and committed leader, resulting in the nickname ‘The Boss,’ a moniker he has forever decried given his general disdain for authority. As he entered his early twenties, he had established himself as a guitarist and singer of some repute in the Jersey shore scene, a notable performer of blues and rock offered up in a passionate display. Travelling up and down the shore playing every bar along the way, he scraped enough money together to put food on the table, though sometimes had to sleep on the floor of a few places or on friend’s couches. Zoom and the Sonic Boom and then The Bruce Springsteen band. He did so by moving to Asbury Park and playing in bands, first The Castiles, then Steel Mill, and then eventually his own acts, Dr. I find that fact alone rather amazing, especially when taking into account his parents moved to California when he was eighteen and he stayed in New Jersey, left to fend for himself. It’s the only way he’s ever made a living, for better or worse. Amazingly, Springsteen has never held a job other than as a musician. Inspired by Elvis Presley, The Beatles, and the rise of rock n’ roll, he started playing the guitar and, after a false start or two, dedicated himself to a life of music. Raised in an Irish-Catholic tradition, he watched his family struggle to make ends meet. My fandom has waned at times over the years, but otherwise has held on for almost forty years.īruce Springsteen was born in Freehold, New Jersey in 1949, a blue-collar town just in from the shore. It is a testament to his music that he broke through and imprinted on me an appreciation for his music and vision. While he did this for many other artists of the 1960s and 1970s I didn’t grab onto them the same way I did Springsteen. I grew up listening to Springsteen’s music from when I was young since my brother played it all the time and talked about Bruce often. And as I prefer for artists of this nature, I won’t focus on his best-known work since we all know that all too well, but do a 'deep dive' and use the lesser known tracks to highlight his talent and musical history. It’s my goal here to offer some argument as to why he is not just a good songwriter and musician, but why he’s worthy of the highest accolades and stature as one of the greatest performers in the history of rock n’ roll. Depending on your perspective he can be everything that is great about rock n’ roll or just another aging dinosaur rocker who should be sent out to pasture. Later Japanese pressing with no obi, red CBS labels.Springsteen is an artist that has travelled through many stages in his career, seen the highs and the lows, and developed many die-hard fans, casual followers, and detractors large and small. Vinyl: LP - The Wild, The Innocent and the E Street Shuffle - Japan Thanks for shopping with Backstreet Records! If arranging an exchange for merchandise that is not damaged or defective (such as needing a different T-shirt size), we do ask that the customer cover additional shipping costs. To return merchandise for any reason within 30 days of purchase, for either refund or exchange, simply contact Customer Service at the phone number/email address above to arrange a no-hassle return. We offer a money-back guarantee on every item in our shop. ![]() ![]() Eastern will usually be processed the following Or two business days from when we received your order. Or 2-Day service should have delivery within, respectively, one We always do our best to fulfill orders as quickly as possible,Īnd there's a very good chance you'll receive yours sooner than that.īut we do ask that you allow up to four weeks for standard shipping. Vinyl: LP - The Wild, The Innocent and the E Street Shuffle - Japan: Backstreet Recordsĭelivery is U.S.
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